Gathering as Resistance. Creation as Connection.

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In response to growing disconnection and isolation in our society,

ArtWRKD is launching a 2026 initiative rooted in gathering as a form of resistance—

a return to shared space, shared making, and shared purpose.

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The ArtWRKD upstairs workshop and gallery will be opened to our broader community as a place for education, creation, repair, dialogue, and joy. This initiative is an invitation to artists, organizers, and community builders to claim space for meaningful connection.

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The Space

The ArtWRKD workshop and gallery has always held possibility—incredible energy and a little magic. In 2026, it becomes a living container for ideas, hands-on learning, and collective experience.

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The space will be available for:

• Artist-led workshops and classes

• Artist-curated exhibitions and pop-up shows

• Mending circles and skill-sharing gatherings

• Community suppers and shared meals

• Open mics, readings, and performances

• Private artist studio or project development time

• Monthly creative project incubations

• Gatherings rooted in healing, education, and community enrichment

If it nurtures creativity, connection, or care—it belongs here.

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How It Works

• The space will be available via a daily/weekend/monthly rental rate

• A sign-up calendar will launch in February 15th 2026, allowing you to block dates

• All proposals will be reviewed to ensure alignment with ArtWRKD’s mission and values

• Once approved, you manage your own event, ticketing, community, and facilitation

• Full details, FAQs, capacity information, and policies will be available at launch

This model is intentionally designed to empower organizers while keeping the space accessible and purpose-driven.

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Who This Is For

• Artists who want to teach, gather, or experiment

• Community leaders looking for an intimate, creative space

• Collectives seeking a home for dialogue and making

• Individuals craving intentional time and space for creative development

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Get in Touch

If you already have ideas—or dates you know would be meaningful—we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Email: artcurator@artwrkd.com
Share your thoughts, early interest, or tentative holds for 2026.

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Together, we gather.

Together, we make.

Together, we resist disconnection.

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